UK name, mostly boys
Abraar
A masculine Muslim name of Arabic origin referring to the pious or righteous.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abraar is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Abraar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 6 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1996 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Abraar. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abraar ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 6 boys were registered as Abraar.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abraar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 88.9% of Abraar registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
6 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Abraar
In England and Wales birth records, Abraar has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 88.9% of registrations are for boys and 11.1% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Abraar registered for boys
- Ranked #4,812 in 2017
- 3 boys registered in 2017
- Peak: 1997 (6 births)
Abraar registered for girls
- Ranked #5,556 in 2009
- 3 girls registered in 2009
- Peak: 2009 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Abraar mean?
The name Abraar is an Arabic name that has its roots in the ancient Arabic language and culture. The name is derived from the Arabic word "abrar," which means "righteous" or "virtuous." This name has been in use for centuries in the Arab world and has been given to many notable individuals throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abraar can be found in the Islamic holy book, the Quran. In the Quran, the word "abrar" is used to describe those who are pious and righteous in the eyes of God. This association with righteousness and virtue has likely contributed to the popularity of the name Abraar among Muslim communities.
In the 8th century AD, there was a prominent Arab scholar and philosopher named Abraar al-Kindi, who lived in what is now modern-day Iraq. He was known for his contributions to the fields of philosophy, mathematics, and science, and is considered one of the first Arab philosophers to introduce Greek philosophy to the Islamic world.
Another notable figure with the name Abraar was Abraar al-Hadrami, a Yemeni scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century. He was renowned for his poetry and his mastery of the Arabic language, and his works have been studied and admired by scholars and literary enthusiasts for centuries.
In the 14th century, there was an Arab mathematician and astronomer named Abraar al-Din al-Bitruji, who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy. He is best known for his work on the motions of the planets and for his critiques of the models proposed by earlier scholars.
More recently, in the 20th century, there was an Egyptian writer and journalist named Abraar Bakir, who was known for his novels and short stories that explored themes of social and political injustice. He was born in 1914 and passed away in 1988, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of the most influential writers of his time in Egypt.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Abraar. The name has endured for centuries and has been carried by scholars, writers, poets, and other influential figures, reflecting its association with righteousness, virtue, and intellectual pursuit.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abraar over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Abraar in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abraar, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abraar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abraar was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4812 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2941 | 12 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2312 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Abraar
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Abraar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abraar in the UK right now?
In 2017, Abraar was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abraar most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 6 babies registered as Abraar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abraar?
A masculine Muslim name of Arabic origin referring to the pious or righteous.
How many people are called Abraar in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Abraar across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.